SUE HEFFERNAN IS A STOTT PILATES CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, American Institute of Fitness Educators; American Council of Exercise; Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness for the Older Adult, American Heart Association; CPR

Fully Certified with STOTT PILATES , Mat and Equipment

Pilates is an amazing way to stay fit, active, injury free and to have the stamina, and energy to enjoy your life and favorite activities for years to come.

Private instruction focuses on your specific needs and goals. Personal attention can help you learn the Pilates method quicker than group class instruction. It can push your Pilates practice to a higher level of fitness and understanding.

Private Pilates Lessons: $70/hour
Purchase 4: $260
Semi-private: 2 people/$40 each/hour

Jean Ida Hoffman

Certifications: Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)

American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Jean is passionate about Pilates. She came to The Method as a modern dancer and loved it immediately. Studying during the 1980’s with Mary Bowen, she was trained in the classic style which Mary learned from Joe and Clara Pilates.

As Jean continued her studies in Modern Dance and Pilates she taught in both of those disciplines. She pursued her graduate level education and went on to teach movement to young children in the public schools for 20 years.

She holds degrees in Dance, Adapted Physical Education and Special Education.

As a lover of all types of movement and a group fitness instructor, she has also taught  a variety of fitness modalities in area health clubs.

Since 2001 Jean has devoted herself to teaching the Pilates Method exclusively, enjoying the group classes on the mat as well as private lessons on the equipment.

Currently, in addition to teaching at Smart Moves, she teaches Pilates mat classes at Smith College.

As a lifelong mover and teacher Jean believes strongly that the Pilates Method can help to empower people to reclaim their bodies after injury or inactivity, can assist people to diminish pain, improve posture, gain flexibility and strength, assist athletes or dancers to move more efficiently, and help people to be more comfortable in daily life.

OPEN WORKOUT HOURS:
~Call to confirm open work out availability and current schedule
COST: $10.00 for 1 hour, $65.00 per month includes use of Cadillac, Two Reformers, Barrel, Chair, Small Equipment. Pre approval, experience, or training required. $100.00 per month includes above plus all of Sue's classes

Call to pre register for first work out.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Cost: Classes range from $10.00/class to $15.00/class. Individual instructors are responsible for price and payment.

Strength & Stretching- A core strength based class utilizing dumbbells, stability ball and flexbands to provide challenge and stretch relaxation to revitalize you for the afternoon. (Sue - $12/class/session - $14./drop-in)

Beginner Pilates- The basic principles of Pilates exercise are practiced and incorporated into a beginner workout. The building blocks for a safe Pilates practice. (Sue - $12/class/session - $14/drop-in)

Pilates with Small Equipment- Pilates exercises incorporating use of the fitness circle, foam roller, and stability ball to further challenge the core muscles, and form of the exercises. A fun way to add challenge to your Pilates workout. (Sue - $10/class/session - $12/drop-in)

Essential Pilates- Beginning level Pilates exercises, focusing on incorporating core principles into an essential level workout. ( Sue - $10/class/session - $12/drop-in)

Pilates-(Jean) Jean's is a classic Pilates class designed to help participants gain strength and flexibility in a fun and supportive environment. Using the basic Pilates principles, detailed intruction is given on the incorporation of  breathing, how to access the deep core muscles through concentration and control,  and work from the center throughout the hour long lesson.

Vigorous Vinyasa - Courtney Hill
This high intensity class is best for people with some yoga experience or basic core and upper body strength. We will delve into backbending, deep hip openers and hamstring stretches, while improving balance and practicing more advanced inversions. Cardiovascular, but peaceful; the body is strengthened, stretched, softened and then restored. Come prepared to work up a sweat and say hello to your muscles.
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Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann Kelly

Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:40pm

For all levels -- this series incorporates a mindfulness approach to yoga --- for added strength, flexibility and balance, utilizing conscious breathing techniques to help integrate the yoga and to develop one’s awareness. Meditation, visualization and other relaxation tools are used. 413-584-7057

Mary Ann Kelly is a certified yoga teacher, has a private practice in Reflexology and Reiki and is a stress management educator. 

Movement & Pilates - (Kate Faulkner)

Yoga- Yoga Therapy, Beginning Yoga, Experienced Yoga(Arden Pierce)

Isadora Duncan Dance- (Laura Pravitz)"Making the Elements Dance"
A wonderful alternative to ballet, providing free and joyful movement while instilling a sense of beauty and form.  Emphasis on musical expressiveness and image-inspired movement.  Nature-inspired classes, Isadora Duncan Technique and Repertory, for children and adults.   Taught by Laura Pravitz, Isadora Duncan Master of Arts.  Please contact Laura at:  laura.praivtz@verizon.net.  Or call 413-237-4978 for more information about offerings.

MOVING TIGER ENERGY EXERCISE METHOD TM, Authentic Chi Gung (Qigong), Contemporary TeachingTM (Bill Ryan)
Most exercises strengthen your muscles. The energy exercises that we teach - which are known as Dragon & Tiger chi gung or qigong in China -  are different; they strengthen your life energy. A form of Chinese medicine, the exercises can better your health and release stress and be done by anyone, anytime, anywhere. We offer monthly one-day workshops  for beginners and for more experienced students.  

413-586-4442 sahh@smartmovespilates.com